Verizon Wireless has quietly launched the long-delayed HTC Merge dual-mode CDMA/GSM Android smartphone as a third-party dealer exclusive after months of delays and rumors. Originally meant to launch as far back as last summer with ROM leaks, the HTC Merge was meant to slot into Verizonâ€™s Android lineup as its variant of the HTC G2/Magic […]

The remainder of Alltel Wireless not absorbed by Verizon or spun off by AT&T has announced the launch of the Samsung Gem mid-range Android smartphone. The phone features a 3.2 inch capacitive touch display at WQVGA resolution with scratch/smudge resistance, 850/1900MHz CDMA support, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios. The Gem also features an 800MHz processor, […]

The long delayed and anticipated HTC Merge once expected for Verizon may have been canceled by the carrier and instead handed off to Alltel, judging by the screenshot. The HTC Merge is the CDMA variant of the Desire Z with a 3.7-inch screen, 512MB RAM/4GB internal Flash, Qualcomm 7630 Scorpion processor at 800MHz, sliding hardware […]

In a new recently posted support page, Sprint has addressed the native coverage loss in areas of North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana as a result of the divested former Alltel markets being purchased by AT&T and subsequently converted. As a result of the change, what was once native voice and data coverage is now roaming […]

Alltel has announced that it has launched the HTC Desire and Wildfire Android smartphones in the remainder of the markets controlled by the ATNI/AWCC venture that now operates the remainder of the Alltel CDMA network. The HTC Wildfire smartphone features a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, a large 3.2 inch touch display […]

Following up on a previous report, Alltel has launched the Motorola Milestone (nee Droid) in select markets operated by the ATNI/AWCC conglomerate. The device features Android 2.1, EVDO Rev A, Wi-Fi radio, and is otherwise identical to the Verizon version. Pricing its set at $299.99 after new agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing […]

In the wake of the transition from Alltel to AT&T in select markets, the carrier is set to launch two new handsets this week in select Allied Wireless/Atlantic TeleNetwork operated markets in the LG 8370 and Motorola Milestone, with more handsets being launched by the end of the year.Â Hit the Read More link for […]

The remnants of Alltel Wireless will offer remaining customers the opportunity to purchase Microsoft’s Kin social network oriented multimedia devices when they are launched in late May simultaneously with Verizon Wireless. In related news Microsoft director of social networking John Starkweather elaborated on technical specifactions for the line with 600MHz Tegra processors, EV-DO Rev. A […]